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Hope is on the horizon. The airline industry is starting to climb out of the recession, but it could be years before business travel returns to its pre-recession level, if it ever does. Pre-recession, business travel was the most important growth segment for passenger airlines. Unfortunately, the recession forced frequent corporate travelers to adopt less [...] When new federal aviation cargo screening rules go into effect next August, the resulting chaos could ground thousands of tons of cargo (see our Dec. 2 post). Both the feds and the aviation industry are worried that there won’t be enough trained screeners or certified screening facilities to handle the job. An expansion of the [...] Ergonomic design, like that used to craft Lindy’s Aircraft tugs, takes into account the many shapes and sizes of the human form. In designing material handling products, trucks, airplanes, industrial equipment, office chairs, desk heights and nearly everything else, manufacturers used to position seats, steps, controls, platforms, steering wheels, etc. to suit the “average man.” [...] When we developed Lindy Aircraft Tugs, we paid close attention to our potential customers. We asked them what they wanted and didn’t want in an aircraft tug. We asked them about problems they were experiencing with current equipment. We talked to the people who actually do the work. Often operators in the field offer a [...] Under pressure to cut carbon emissions and beef up fuel economy, the FAA and airline industry are examining a number of interesting proposals geared at making the industry more eco-friendly. While airline transportation currently accounts for only 2% of worldwide carbon emissions, “we are a very visible 2%,” Paul Steele, director of environmental initiatives for [...] In our last post we talked about some of the new fees airlines are charging to stopgap losses. While we understand that imposing fees for extra or unusual services can be a good way to recoup losses without raising ticket prices, we wonder if a consumer backlash isn’t developing that will hurt the airline industry. [...] It can be a real strain to get a heavy airplane up the incline that seems to lead into most hangers and over that annoying lip right where the hanger meets the apron or ground. The laws of physics tell us that it takes more force to push a heavy object uphill, but for some [...] Pundits are calling it the “Silver Tsunami.” It’s the graying of the American work force. T0day, 19% of American workers are age 55 or older. By 2016, that number will climb to 25%, according to a recent survey by the independent Pew Research Group. America’s most numerous generation, Baby Boomers are pushing retirement back and [...] Muscling an airplane out of a hangar and onto the runway takes a fair amount of physical effort. Exert just a little too much force while your body twists during maneuvering and you could be spending weeks at the chiropractor. Ergonomic design directs force with maximum efficiency. When applied to aircraft tugs like Lindy’s motorized [...] Ergonomic design is one of the features that sets Lindy’s aircraft tugs above the competition. Ergonomics is the science of fitting the equipment to the person, not forcing the person to contort his body into uncomfortable positions to operate the equipment. Most equipment is built as “one size fits all.” But we all know that [...] |
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